What was the Propaganda Movement in Philippine History?

The Propaganda Movement in Philippine history was a
movement, begun in the 1870s, that was aimed at the Spanish who were then the rulers of
the Philippines.  It was meant to encourage the Spanish to be more aware of the problems
and needs of the Philippines and to propagate (which is where the name comes from) a
better relationship between the colony and the "mother
country."

The Propaganda Movement can be seen as a
forerunner to Filipino demands for independence from Spain.  One of its major leaders
was Jose Rizal who, of course, became the Filipino most closely connected with the goal
of Filipino equality and independence.